Republicans in Illinois have had a rough time. Before the Illinois elections 2014, democrats had ruled the office of the governor and all offices of the legislature. When 2014 elections were almost new legislature maps were drawn that favored democratic candidates. The new legislative maps made it increasingly difficult for Republicans to get back their positions in the Senate or state House for more than a decade.
Despite the challenges that the Republicans have had for more than a decade, they are confident that they can win the elections clinching not only the gubernatorial position but also other posts. Their victory in the upcoming polls is the closest opportunity they have for restoring a balance in power. The party intends to nominate Pat Quinn as their flag bearer in the gubernatorial race. They have confidence in the candidate. Supporters believe that he is best qualified to tackle the challenges of high rate of unemployment, increased credit rating in the state and the rising taxes.
Republican has been aggressive and confident about the polls. Jack Dorgan the chairman of the party has stated categorically that their main target is getting back the governorship. The chairman of the party has consistently been confident the Illinois GOP is a big economic driver that will turn things around. They promise their voters that after voting them in they will be amazed at development that will take place in the state.
The party is still having several disagreements despite the fact that elections are around the corner. One of the major disagreements is who among the vying candidates is best suited for the position. Most Republicans have high hopes on Quinn and his potential to lead. However analysts in politics have it that the figure has been coming loose over the last few weeks.
The party nominations have created a lot of tension. It has been extremely difficult to predict who could be the outright winner. Paul Green an analyst, director and professor of the University of Politics in Roosevelt states that Quinn has consistently ranked highly in campaigns and hence has a high probability of getting the position.
Before March 18, the Republican vying candidates had a tough time convincing the supporters of the party that they were the best candidates for the position and would win come November. The candidates were four, namely; Bill Brady, Kirk Dillard, Bruce Rauner and Treasurer Dan Rutherford.
Brady who beat Quinn with about thirty thousand votes in 2010 claims to be the best candidate for the seat because he has the experience of the same position. Bloomington a businessman views Quinn as the most vulnerable contestant because he has recognition in the public which is an important tool for one to win statewide.
Rutherford also appears a potential person for the seat. He won in previous election with about two million votes. Rutherford is confident and says had won in 2010 pools and he knows how to do it again. He terms his service has the missing link meant to turn the state around.Voters of Illinois join voters in other states to elect their senators and members to the house of representatives.They will on the same day elect various representatives to the state and local level.
Despite the challenges that the Republicans have had for more than a decade, they are confident that they can win the elections clinching not only the gubernatorial position but also other posts. Their victory in the upcoming polls is the closest opportunity they have for restoring a balance in power. The party intends to nominate Pat Quinn as their flag bearer in the gubernatorial race. They have confidence in the candidate. Supporters believe that he is best qualified to tackle the challenges of high rate of unemployment, increased credit rating in the state and the rising taxes.
Republican has been aggressive and confident about the polls. Jack Dorgan the chairman of the party has stated categorically that their main target is getting back the governorship. The chairman of the party has consistently been confident the Illinois GOP is a big economic driver that will turn things around. They promise their voters that after voting them in they will be amazed at development that will take place in the state.
The party is still having several disagreements despite the fact that elections are around the corner. One of the major disagreements is who among the vying candidates is best suited for the position. Most Republicans have high hopes on Quinn and his potential to lead. However analysts in politics have it that the figure has been coming loose over the last few weeks.
The party nominations have created a lot of tension. It has been extremely difficult to predict who could be the outright winner. Paul Green an analyst, director and professor of the University of Politics in Roosevelt states that Quinn has consistently ranked highly in campaigns and hence has a high probability of getting the position.
Before March 18, the Republican vying candidates had a tough time convincing the supporters of the party that they were the best candidates for the position and would win come November. The candidates were four, namely; Bill Brady, Kirk Dillard, Bruce Rauner and Treasurer Dan Rutherford.
Brady who beat Quinn with about thirty thousand votes in 2010 claims to be the best candidate for the seat because he has the experience of the same position. Bloomington a businessman views Quinn as the most vulnerable contestant because he has recognition in the public which is an important tool for one to win statewide.
Rutherford also appears a potential person for the seat. He won in previous election with about two million votes. Rutherford is confident and says had won in 2010 pools and he knows how to do it again. He terms his service has the missing link meant to turn the state around.Voters of Illinois join voters in other states to elect their senators and members to the house of representatives.They will on the same day elect various representatives to the state and local level.